Nipple Surgery: Q&A
Ask a QuestionI Had a Breast Reduction and I No Longer Have Nipples - What Can Be Done?
I Had a Breast Reduction and I No Longer Have Nipples - What Can Be Done?
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Cheryl in Indy
in Indianapolis, IN
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Breast reduction and lost nipples
Nipple and areola reconstruction can usually be performed as one does for mastectomy patients. You just have to wait for everything to heal.
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Nipple reconstruction
Sorry to hear you had this complication of breast reduction. It is always a risk of breast reduction surgery. Nipple and areolar reconstruction can be performed with small flaps of tissue to make a nipple and the areola can be reconstructed with either a skin graft or a tattoo. We do a lot of these reconstructions in our office as part of breast cancer reconstruction and are quite expert at it. Good luck.
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Nipple loss after breast reduction
I am sorry to hear that you had this complication, which is a recognized risk of breast reduction surgery. At this point, you have two options. The first is a flap for reconstruction of the nipple accompanied by a skin graft to recreate the areola. The alternative is reconstructing the nipple followed by tattoo to color in the areola. Best of luck as you pursue this!
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